The sun is shining on warm waters as waves gently lap against the hull of your boat, swaying that luxury yacht of yours like a cradle in the wind. It’s a romantic image, isn’t it? But it’s one you won’t be able to fulfil if you don’t have your vehicle ripe and ready for boating season.

Boating season is that time of year when the winds are low, the sun is shining and your time on a yacht can be enjoyable and relaxed, more like On Golden Pond and less like The Perfect Storm.

But if your yacht (or a smaller boat) has lain dormant during the chilly season, it’ll require a little bit of TLC before you can sail it on the high seas.

Rot beneath the hull

Even if it’s looking shipshape, so to speak, there’s every chance that your yacht is suffering from rot or other faults that aren’t immediately visible. Think of your yearly yacht servicing as being like a trip to the dentist; you’ve done well keeping your teeth pearly white, but now your dentist will make sure everything is working well underneath the surface.

If you’re not well-versed in boat repairs, our first recommendation would be to contact a professional. They’ll be able to give your vehicle a full MOT and discover potential safety problems that your amateur eyes won’t spot.

Staying boat-safe

But if you’re confident enough to tackle repairs yourself, we’d recommend consulting the comprehensive boat repairs checklist on boatsafe.com to ensure you’ve not missed out on anything.

We’d also recommend investing in one of our vast range of marine glues, which will act as an invaluable part of your toolkit while you give your boat a polish.

You’ll find adhesives of any variety in our range – so get your yacht ready and enjoy the perfect summer!